Don't Wait

Life seems like it will last forever.  When we're young, we're invincible.  There are thousands of tomorrows.  Why should you change when the status quo is ok?  This year has been a wake up call in our house with my wife suffering a cerebral hemorrhage in January.  Thankfully, she is on the road to full recovery.  I almost lost the chance to show and tell her how much I love her.  Don't wait.

If you're undefeated after 13 games in the NFL-don't wait to celebrate your achievement.  The 14th game may not go so well.

You may find yourself at the top of your game one week then lose a game and be out of the running for the Heisman Trophy.  Don't wait to thank your team mates for their support.

You may win 102 games during your regular season only to lose in the first round of the playoffs.  Don't wait to start working toward the next season.  You may never make it to the playoffs again.

Traffic accidents kill in an instant, no matter how big and strong you are.  Don't wait to learn the lessons from others who have died behind the wheel.

Sometimes you're in the right situation with the right team.  Don't wait to figure it out once you're gone.

There are thousands of examples of good leadership in sports and maybe as many poor examples.  Don't wait to learn life lessons from both.  You only have one shot at life.  Follow the buoys that are set before you.

As we break for the Holidays, take the opportunity to embrace life and those that make it special.  Don't wait for a special occasion, next week or even tomorrow.  Best wishes for a wonderful Holiday season.  Enjoy today and look forward to tomorrow.